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295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212 779 7169
Fax: 212 867 1629
Other branches in the area:
Affiliated Agencies:
To many to list
World Wide Web Page:
www.tempalt.com
Email address:
phil@tempalt.com
Five currently most demanded jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
The following information has been provided by the agency staff:
The standard procedure when a temp applies for work:
All applicants must bring two forms of ID and a hard copy of their resume. If possible a .doc version should be sent to us. Upon completion of their application, the applicant will be tested on applicable software packages or clerical tests.
Waiting times:
Varies
How this agency screens registered temps to decide which to
send out:
Through test scores and a face to face interview
Standby policy:
Yes, No
Payroll policies:
Time sheet pickup: N
Direct deposit: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank: Y
Benefits:
Medical insurance: Y
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Bonus (not including referral bonus):
Matching contributions:
Informing temps of their rights and responsibilities:
We meet with everyone and explain what's expected.
Distinctive aspects of the agency:
We insist on meeting everyone, explain what they're getting involved in and speak honestly about the potential. We don't mess with peoples head and we don't mess with peoples mone
Role of the temp agency:
It allows the temp to feel out a company and a company to try out a temp.
The five most important characteristics for a temp:
Personality, skills, background`
Advice for prospective temps:
Call Call Call
Come in on Standby
Call Call Call
Aiding temps in finding permanent work:
We do Temp, Temp to Perm and Perm
Percentage of temps who found permanent work last year
(a) at client firms: 30%
(b) in other firms:
Other comments:
We keep the human in human resources and the person in personnel.
This entry was submitted on:
Fri Aug 11
Entry was modified on:
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